Tag: Democracy
Fugitives From Venezuelan Justice Attack the Country’s Democracy
Opponents of the extreme right have called for rebellion and attacks against Venezuela’s democratic institutions. Fugitives from Venezuelan justice Edmundo González Urrutia and Antonio Ledezma travel to Argentina to promote illegality in a clear affront against Venezuelan institutionality. RELATED: Venezuela Issued an Arrest Warrant for Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia Due To Various Crimes Urrutia is accused […]
January 3, 2025
South Korea: Possible Arrest of Ex-President Yoon Raises Political Tension
Anti-corruption authorities are set to execute a detention order to interrogate him about the declaration of martial law. On Thursday, tensions surrounding the residence of ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol escalated as hundreds of his supporters gathered outside, anticipating the possibility that authorities might attempt to execute a temporary detention order to interrogate him about the […]
January 2, 2025
President Nicolas Maduro Reflects on Democracy in Venezuela in an Interview With Ignacio Ramonet
President Maduro argued that this initiative exemplifies how in the “global south,” a new form of democracy is being developed, which he defines as “popular democracy” and “direct democracy.” Related: President Maduro Celebrates the National Union and Hope for 2025 in his New Year’s Message In a recent interview with journalist Ignacio Ramonet, Venezuela’s president, […]
January 1, 2025
South Korean Police Book Acting President for Insurrection Charges
Choi Sang-mok participated in a cabinet meeting to endorse the emergency martial law, which was declared by Yoon on Dec. 3. On Monday, South Korean police booked the current acting president Choi Sang-mok for charges relevant to insurrection, triggered by the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law declaration. RELATED: South Korea’s New Acting President Vows […]
December 30, 2024
South Korean Parliament Lifts President Yoon’s Martial Law
Thousands of people protest against a law that seeks to ban all political activity. During an extraordinary plenary session on Tuesday, South Korea’s National Assembly repealed the martial law declared by President Yoon Suk-yeol. RELATED: Russia Warns South Korea Not to Supply Arms to Ukraine Opposition forces passed the repeal of martial law with 190 […]
December 3, 2024
Venezuela Kicks Off the Congress of the Bolivarian Historical Block
It will analyze development proposals gathered through a consultation process involving over 3.6 million citizens. On Thursday, the National Congress of the Bolivarian Historical Bloc began in Venezuela, with the attendance of 6,000 representatives from social organizations, political parties, and movements RELATED: President Nicolas Maduro Signs Agreement to Enhance Economic Relations with China This event […]
November 14, 2024
Trump’s Victory Would Hurt International Trade: Ignatieff
His anti-democratic actions would be an example that could be followed in any country, the former Canadian MP warned. On Tuesday, former Canadian MP Michael Ignatieff warned that if Donald Trump becomes president again, he would take measures that would further affect international trade. RELATED: U.S. Presidential Candidates Harris and Trump Focus on Winning Votes […]
October 22, 2024
The French Left Confirms Protests Against ‘Usurper’ Michel Barnier
‘When the wind blows strong, it also sweeps away the weathercocks,’ warned Melenchon. On Thursday, just hours after the appointment of Michel Barnier as prime minister, the Rebellious France party (La France Insoumise, LFI) announced that it would file a “Motion of No Confidence” against the future government and accused President Emmanuel Macron of disregarding […]
September 6, 2024
Venezuela Deepens Its Democracy Every Day, Says Venezuelan Ex-Chancellor Jorge Arreaza
The vice-president of Communal Councils and Communes of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Jorge Arreaza said that the Second National Popular Consultation 2024 to be held on Sunday “It is an example of how Venezuelan democracy differs from other representative democratic processes, which are processes co-opted and hijacked by the power of corporations […]
August 24, 2024
President Maduro Highlights the Participatory Nature of Venezuelan Democracy
The Great Patriotic Pole will lead a profound transformation towards greater peace and growth, he said. On Sunday, President Nicolas Maduro held a meeting with tens of thousands of residents of Porlamar, in the state of Nueva Esparta, where he stated that the Venezuelan people are moving towards a truly popular, participatory, and more direct […]